Give as a gift
Sometimes people come into our lives for a short period of time but leave fundamental change. These films explore the sudden and brief connections that leave a mark on us when two people’s paths just so happen to cross.
This screening features 4 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
An aspiring rapper takes a vague driving gig hoping for a quiet night to himself. Instead, he meets Cindy, a bubbly and unpredictable passenger who drags him into an absurd and unexpectedly heartfelt adventure.
Director Biography - Al Chang
Al Chang is a Los Angeles–based filmmaker, writer, and editor, and the founder of 4LCFILM. A U.S. Army veteran with ten years of service, he transitioned into filmmaking using his military education benefits, pursuing an MFA in Film Production (Editing emphasis) at Chapman University’s Dodge College.
Al has directed and edited a range of award-winning short films across multiple genres, including the crime drama Daebu (Godfather), the comedy What Do You Want?!, the thriller Viral, the drama Home, and the comedy Cindy. His work has screened at Oscar-qualifying festivals such as LA Shorts, as well as the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, the Asian Film Festival of Dallas, and the Pasadena International Film Festival, earning recognition for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Drama, and Best Thriller. His recent short American Body won Best Student Short at the San Antonio Film Festival and was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the Dallas International Film Festival.
Known for his ability to navigate big ideas with limited resources, Al approaches each project with versatility—serving not only as director, but often as editor, sound designer, and producer. His storytelling emphasizes nuance, truth, and character-driven drama while experimenting across genres, leaving space for audiences to interpret and reflect.
Director Statement
Storytelling, for me, is about finding truth in unexpected places. I’m less interested in delivering a message than I am in creating a space where audiences can feel something genuine and walk away with their own interpretations. Every film I make is a chance to explore a new genre, to challenge myself creatively, and to discover how far we can push with limited resources.
I’ve always believed that good filmmaking isn’t about scale, but about intent. Whether it’s a contained drama, a high-energy comedy, or a tense thriller, I approach each project with the same focus: building honest characters, crafting sharp visuals, and shaping rhythm in the edit until it feels alive. I like to leave room for humor, tension, and vulnerability—because that mix is what makes stories resonate.
At the heart of it, I see filmmaking as community-building. Each project brings together people who might not have otherwise crossed paths, and in that collaboration, something greater emerges. My goal is to keep creating films that entertain, that spark conversation, and that remind us of the power of storytelling to connect us.
Sometimes people come into our lives for a short period of time but leave fundamental change. These films explore the sudden and brief connections that leave a mark on us when two people’s paths just so happen to cross.
This screening features 4 films. Toggle between film descriptions by scrolling and clicking on the buttons on the top right.
An aspiring rapper takes a vague driving gig hoping for a quiet night to himself. Instead, he meets Cindy, a bubbly and unpredictable passenger who drags him into an absurd and unexpectedly heartfelt adventure.
Director Biography - Al Chang
Al Chang is a Los Angeles–based filmmaker, writer, and editor, and the founder of 4LCFILM. A U.S. Army veteran with ten years of service, he transitioned into filmmaking using his military education benefits, pursuing an MFA in Film Production (Editing emphasis) at Chapman University’s Dodge College.
Al has directed and edited a range of award-winning short films across multiple genres, including the crime drama Daebu (Godfather), the comedy What Do You Want?!, the thriller Viral, the drama Home, and the comedy Cindy. His work has screened at Oscar-qualifying festivals such as LA Shorts, as well as the Seattle Asian American Film Festival, the Asian Film Festival of Dallas, and the Pasadena International Film Festival, earning recognition for Best Director, Best Actor, Best Drama, and Best Thriller. His recent short American Body won Best Student Short at the San Antonio Film Festival and was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the Dallas International Film Festival.
Known for his ability to navigate big ideas with limited resources, Al approaches each project with versatility—serving not only as director, but often as editor, sound designer, and producer. His storytelling emphasizes nuance, truth, and character-driven drama while experimenting across genres, leaving space for audiences to interpret and reflect.
Director Statement
Storytelling, for me, is about finding truth in unexpected places. I’m less interested in delivering a message than I am in creating a space where audiences can feel something genuine and walk away with their own interpretations. Every film I make is a chance to explore a new genre, to challenge myself creatively, and to discover how far we can push with limited resources.
I’ve always believed that good filmmaking isn’t about scale, but about intent. Whether it’s a contained drama, a high-energy comedy, or a tense thriller, I approach each project with the same focus: building honest characters, crafting sharp visuals, and shaping rhythm in the edit until it feels alive. I like to leave room for humor, tension, and vulnerability—because that mix is what makes stories resonate.
At the heart of it, I see filmmaking as community-building. Each project brings together people who might not have otherwise crossed paths, and in that collaboration, something greater emerges. My goal is to keep creating films that entertain, that spark conversation, and that remind us of the power of storytelling to connect us.